Pride and Humility

God gives favor to the humble but opposes arrogance. — Proverbs 3:34

Tip: Admit where you need God’s help and another person’s guidance.

Pride produces disgrace, while humility welcomes wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2

Tip: Ask questions instead of pretending to know everything.

Humility prepares a person for honor. — Proverbs 15:33

Tip: Focus on becoming worthy of responsibility rather than demanding recognition.

Pride often appears before collapse. — Proverbs 16:18

Tip: Examine your confidence for signs of carelessness or self-exaltation.

Humble circumstances are better than arrogant prosperity. — Proverbs 16:19

Tip: Choose honorable simplicity over wealth that requires pride or wrongdoing.

Humility should come before promotion. — Proverbs 18:12

Tip: Serve faithfully before seeking a higher title.

Self-promotion can lead to public embarrassment. — Proverbs 25:6–7

Tip: Allow others to recognize your contribution when possible.

Your work should speak more loudly than your praise of yourself. — Proverbs 27:2

Tip: Remove exaggerated claims from the way you present yourself.

Pride brings people down, while humility leads toward honor. — Proverbs 29:23

Tip: Give proper credit to God and to people who contributed to your success.